Nation Oct 08 National Guard troops are now outside Chicago and could be in Memphis soon By Erin Hooley, Christine Fernando, Associated Press
Politics Oct 08 Trump calls for jailing Illinois governor and Chicago mayor It wasn’t immediately clear what President Donald Trump was specifically objecting to with his post, but it was the latest example of his brazen calls for his opponents to be prosecuted or locked up, a break from longtime norms. By Associated Press
Politics Aug 31 Chicago Mayor Johnson defies Trump’s federal immigration enforcement plan for the city The Chicago Police Department will be barred from helping federal authorities with civil immigration enforcement or any related patrols, traffic stops and checkpoints during the surge, according to an executive order signed by the city's mayor. By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press
Politics Jan 29 Chicago to extend migrant shelter stay limits over concerns about long-term housing, employment The latest policy change includes 60 additional days for many migrants currently in the city's 28 shelters, which include warehouses and park district buildings. By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press
Politics Apr 05 Brandon Johnson, union organizer and former teacher, elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago mayor. By Sara Burnett, Associated Press
Apr 04 Chicago chooses between progressive, moderate in mayoral election By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Voters in Chicago were choosing a new mayor as two candidates with contrasting views on issues including crime, taxes, schools and investment in policing competed to lead the heavily Democratic city, the country's third-largest. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 5:27 Chicago sees record early voter turnout in runoff election to pick next mayor By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Saher Khan Chicago voters head to the polls Tuesday for a final chance to cast ballots in the mayor’s race. County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is facing off against former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas. Both of them beat a crowded field… Continue watching